An 18-year-old woman was shot inside a Brooklyn subway station Sunday night, prompting an investigation by the New York City Police Department.
According to the NYPD, the shooting happened on a subway platform in Brooklyn during the evening hours. Police said the young woman was struck in the chest during the incident.
Emergency responders arrived at the station after receiving reports of a person injured by gunfire. The victim was quickly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities have not released additional information about her condition or identified a possible motive behind the shooting.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack, including what led up to the gunfire and whether the victim knew the person responsible.
Police have not announced any arrests or released details about a possible suspect description.
Investigators are reviewing available evidence, including surveillance footage from the subway station, and are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the incident to come forward.
The NYPD continues to investigate the case as officers work to determine who fired the weapon and what circumstances led to the young woman being shot inside the transit system.
